ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
12 Jun 2024
The exhibition booths for the 2024 National General Assembly in Canberra are sold-out. However, there are still some last-minute sponsorship opportunities still available, including for the new listening sessions –...
11 Jun 2024
On behalf of Australia’s councils, ALGA attended a special exercise from 22-23 May in Adelaide to prepare for an extreme space weather event. Hosted by the Australian Government, Exercise Aurora...
6 Jun 2024
Small businesses can access free training to protect themselves against cyber attacks, especially during the end of the financial year period. The latest statistics show 43 per cent of cyber...
31 May 2024
Local government inquiry submission On behalf of all Australian councils, ALGA lodged a comprehensive, evidence-based submission to Parliament’s inquiry into local government sustainability last week. We have made five key...
28 May 2024
ALGA is seeking feedback from 2024 NGA delegates to help shape the new Listening Sessions forum on 2 July. For the first time, four concurrent listening sessions will feature in...
17 May 2024
2024-25 Federal Budget update – Wins and more to do! In response to ALGA’s advocacy, Australian councils will receive an additional $330 million in federal funding in 2024-25, including a...
14 May 2024
The Albanese Government has broken its pre-election promise to provide “fair increases” to Financial Assistance Grants to Australia’s 537 councils in tonight’s 2024-25 Federal Budget. ALGA President Councillor Linda Scott...
13 May 2024
Local governments can access new information and resources about Australia’s upcoming 3G mobile phone network shutdown this year. Telstra is planning to switch off its 3G network from 31 August...
12 May 2024
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE New national research has revealed a $1 billion improvement in the condition of Australia’s libraries, recreation centres, galleries, cultural centres and community halls over the past three...
